RIDGELAND, S.C. (WJCL) - Millions of drivers are expected to hit the road for the Labor Day holiday weekend. South Carolina and Georgia state troopers will also be hitting the road to keep drivers safe.

Hands Across the Border aims to keep drivers safe through a safety check point Friday night. Lance Cpl. Hannah Wimberly with South Carolina State Patrol says, "We'll be stopping drivers coming across US 17 coming into South Carolina or into Georgia checking driver licenses making sure they're not impaired. "

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Wimberly says it's not meant to be a burden, just to keep drivers safe. State troopers will be looking for DUI's, speeding, and seatbelts.